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Hard and Soft Landscaper
Location: North Somerset
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Build your skills. Grow your career. Be part of something that lasts.
You take pride in working outdoors, delivering quality work, and doing things properly and safely. You’re comfortable on site, enjoy hands-on landscaping work, and want a role that offers more than just maintenance, one that can grow and evolve as projects change.
We’re looking for a Hard & Soft Landscaper to support an initial National Grid contract, focused primarily on soft landscaping and horticultural works. As this contract comes to an end, you’ll transition onto future projects involving hard landscaping and construction-related works, with full training and development provided.
This is a role with long-term prospects, designed to develop into broader landscaping and construction activities over time.
What you’ll do
Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you’ll help deliver safe, high-quality landscaping works across operational sites.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Carrying out soft landscaping tasks including grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, planting, pruning, and spraying
* Supporting hard landscaping and construction-related works as the role develops
* Working in line with site rules, health & safety legislation, risk assessments and COSHH requirements
* Operating machinery, tools and equipment safely and responsibly
* Keeping vehicles, equipment and work areas clean, tidy and presentable
* Working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to deliver work to programme
* Recording work activity using company systems and handheld technology
* Representing the business professionally on site at all times
What you’ll get
* A permanent role with continuity beyond the initial contract
* Paid training and upskilling, including PA1 / PA6 spraying qualifications
* Opportunity to gain CAT & Genny training where required
* Exposure to hard landscaping and construction projects as your experience grows
* Clear progression pathways within a growing operational team
* A supportive working environment focused on safety, quality and development
* Competitive package including company vehicle, private GP, wellbeing support, bonus scheme, pension, volunteering days and recognition rewards
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring a practical, site-ready mindset and a willingness to learn and progress.
Essential:
* Valid CSCS Card
* Experience in landscaping, groundworks, or a similar outdoor role
* Good understanding of site health & safety requirements
* Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors year-round
* Ability to use basic IT and handheld work systems
* Professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* PA1 / PA6 spraying qualifications (or willingness to gain them)
* CAT & Genny experience or certification
* Formal landscaping or horticultural qualifications
About Ground Control
Ground Control is a certified B Corporation, committed to caring for the environment, our people and the communities we serve. Since 1973, we’ve led the industry through quality, sustainability and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing. Our Contract Managers are trusted, supported and given the autonomy they need to deliver work they can be proud of.
If you’re a Contract Manager who values professionalism, accountability and the ability to make a visible difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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